ABC Anchors were approached to assist in a solution for foundations at Karen’s Childcare. They wanted to expand the outdoor area for the children and the available space had a few challenges to overcome.

Site access and foundation positioning was limited, so screwpiles were identified as the best solution by the Client. The piles were to be installed behind a retaining wall and next to a boundary wall; therefore they needed a vibration free and non-destructive installation method to prevent damage.

We used our 400H Handheld pile installer due to a lack of space, ensuring a smooth installation. There was no damage to the wall, as the piles transferred load from the structure to below the wall to prevent it failing due to the additional load of the garden structure.

Our lightweight garden piles were specified by the team here as they were ideal for supporting the low loads (up to 2 tonnes per pile) and are suitable for most soil conditions. The 8 pile system was installed in a day and once finished, the structure could be built instantly, as screw piles are unique in not requiring any wet trades. This removes the time delay in the build for curing.

Our customer was happy we were able to find a solution to building on this tricky site and we are pleased to say they have now completed their garden structure.

“ABC Anchors provided an 8 screw pile solution in a difficult location that was installed by a very professional team of two. it is a great system that is providing support to our Outdoor Structure which was designed, manufactured and installed by Beyond Timber of Dinnington.”

David Ellison, Karen's Childcare

For more information on our services, or to talk to us about your own project, please feel free to contact us. If you have any questions on using a screw pile system, our FAQs may provide the answer!

Save the Dates...

21st September

This project will also be featured in The Sunday Times Homes section on the 18th September and Grand Designs magazine 12th September.

22nd September

Another to look out for! Woodman’s Treehouse

Thursday 22nd September 8pm on Channel 4

The building of the treehouse was filmed for the first episode of the new series of George Clarke's Amazing Spaces.

ABC Anchors are proud to be involved in these projects as the manufacturer of the piling work needed for the foundations . Dursley Tree House and Woodman’s Tree House are just one example of the solutions ABC Anchors has to offer to most screw pile applications.

89R piles were installed for foundations on this site in Henley on Thames. The site was particularly sensitive as it contained roman artefacts which if exposed would have halted the build. The installation of the piles also included a load test on a single pile which is sometimes asked for by the structural engineer to verify installation torque against pile capacity.

New Build -Screw Pile Foundations

Commonly used on Eco-Friendly projects, Screw Piles are becoming increasingly popular on New builds. Being able to pile close to tree roots and other foundations, that traditional foundations are unable to.

Key Features

No muck away Minimal delays with instant torque and no time wasted waiting for materials to dry Can be used near tree roots and other foundations